People & Culture Business Partner

Stio® is an omni-channel mountain brand that designs, develops and sells apparel, footwear, and accessories inspired by mountain life, committed to sustainability, inclusion, and outdoor access.

Location: Jackson, Wyoming, or Salt Lake City, Utah, or Denver, Colorado

Salary: $80,000–$95,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations matters, and workplace concerns
• Triage, investigate, and resolve employee relations issues with discretion, consistency, and care
• Partner with the Director of People & Culture on complex investigations, performance matters, and separations
• Support retail Mountain Studio locations and managers on day-to-day people matters
• Manage workers' compensation claims from filing through return-to-work
• Own recruiting operations, including job postings, interview coordination, and offer management
• Deliver onboarding experience for new hires
• Support managers with performance coaching, documentation, and performance improvement plans
• Facilitate promotions and compensation change communications
• Monitor employment law changes across 25 states and maintain compliance documentation
• Serve as the first responder for policy questions from employees
• Own annual harassment prevention training compliance
• Maintain workplace postings and ensure compliance with federal and multi-state posting obligations
• Own onboarding and offboarding processes for corporate employees
• Administer leave of absence programs
• Maintain HR records with confidentiality
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably as HRBP, HR Generalist, or People Operations
• Experience supporting multi-state workforces and knowledge of employment law across jurisdictions
• Experience supporting retail teams or multi-location retail environment
• Experience managing investigations, performance issues, employee separations, and performance management processes
• Experience with recruiting operations and ATS management, Workable experience a plus
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Asana, HRIS systems; ADP Workforce Now experience a plus
• Genuine love for the outdoors and alignment with Stio's mission

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with Match
• Generous paid time off policies
• Company Culture Committee
• Gear test, perks, and more

Additional Information

• Base salary range is $80,000-$95,000, actual pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Travel required approximately once per quarter to HQ, retail locations, or company events.
• This role involves occasional travel, and the company offers competitive compensation packages.